Article: RAF SIMONS TO DESIGN JIL SANDER.

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May 27, 2005
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Byline: Alessandra Ilari, With contributions from Amanda Kaiser

MILAN -- Hoping to turn off the rumor mill but ignite a new buzz, Prada Group on Thursday appointed Raf Simons as creative director of Jil Sander.

The Belgian men's wear designer, who takes over July 1, will be in charge of Sander's men's and women's collections, starting with the fall-winter 2006 season. Prada's announcement confirms a report in WWD on Thursday.

Simons' appointment comes six months after Jil Sander surprised the fashion world by leaving the company she founded more than 30 years ago, for the second time. Since then, the collection has been done by Sander's ...

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